Module 6: Developing Behavior Tracking Forms

Data System Definitions Referral Process Establishing a Data-based Decision-making System Referral Form

3 Characteristics of a SWIS III Compatible Referral Form A clear distinction must exist between problem behaviors that are staff-managed ( minor ) versus problem behaviors that are office-managed or crisis ( major )

4 Major Discipline Incidents Defined Discipline incidents that must be handled by the administration. These may include but are not limited to: physical fights, property damage, drugs, weapons, tobacco, etc. Purpose Once problem behaviors are operationally defined, it is essential that the team distinguish the major discipline incidents from the minor to determine the appropriate consequence

5 Minor Discipline Incidents Defined Discipline incidents that can be handled by the classroom teacher and usually do not warrant a discipline referral to the office*. These may include but are not limited to: tardiness to class, lack of classroom material, incomplete classroom assignments, gum chewing, etc. Purpose To determine appropriate consequence and where the consequence should be delivered * These incidences are still tracked but the consequence is delivered in the classroom

6 Emergency or Crisis Incidents Defined* Discipline incidents that require immediate response from administration and/or crisis response team. These incidences may cause short-term change to a school’s Positive Behavior Support Plan and may include, but are not limited to: Bomb Threats, Weapons Alerts, Intruder, Fire Evacuations, etc. *These incidents do not necessarily result in an ODR Purpose Maintain order and safety during emergency situations * Each school is urged to consult their district and school policies for emergency/crisis incidents

7 Reflection Questions Answer these questions about your SW-PBS team: 1.Do you have all your discipline incidents categorized as major, minor or crisis? 2.Do you need to review and revise which items are categorized as major, minor or crisis? 3.Do the faculty at your school know which behaviors are major, minor or crisis? If no, how can your team review the major, minor and crisis incidents?

8 Congratulations! You have completed Florida's PBS Project School-wide Positive Behavior Support Module 6: Developing a Behavior Tracking Form. If you would like a certificate of completion please print this page. We hope that you enjoyed the training module!